Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hanover, Brighton and Hove
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Hanover, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Thermal roof survey in Hanover
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Places like Hanover can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hanover (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Hanover, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Nearby places to Hanover
What else we do in Hanover
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Common questions in Hanover
Is Hanover in the area you cover?
Yes, Hanover is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hanover?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hanover
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Flying and imaging in Hanover
Hanover lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For businesses in and around places such as Churchill Square, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. Take a building like Elm Grove Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near Hanover can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Hanover is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Roofs in Hanover get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Brighton and Hove. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
We work across BN2, BN1 and BN50 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Elmore Road, London Road and Milton Road. Other places close to Hanover include Brighton (1 mile north), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Seven Dials (1 mile west) and Kemptown (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Hanover has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Hanover
We work in homes and buildings around Academy of Creative Training, Brighton Girls and The Dover Castle pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hanover is Brighton station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Police Cells Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Hanover includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs